In this workshop participants will explore the basic principles of conservation within the context of a museum setting to develop an understanding of the museum's responsibility in developing priorities for collections care. They will learn about the common causes of damage to artifacts, develop skills in preventive conservation both in a storage and exhibit environment and the use of environmental monitoring equipment. Other topics include conservation condition reports and the ethics of restoration and conservation. This workshop will include:

• lectures and discussions• hands-on demonstrations and exercises in handling and storage of a variety of museum artifacts• a review of conservation condition reporting.

This workshop is a core course for the Museum Studies Certificate Program. For more information about this program, please contact Sarah Wade, Outreach Officer via email at manl@nf.aibn.com or at (709) 722 9034.

In this two day workshop, participants will learn how to recognize and identify organisms that are detrimental to the longevity of collections. Participants will also learn how to decide how to respond to the discovery of pests from a suite of options. There will also be an opportunity to learn how to assess cultural property for pest risks and propose an IPM plan to mitigate them.

This workshop is beneficial for staff and volunteers of cultural facilities who are responsible for the physical integrity, research, exhibition and other utility values of collections of cultural property, all of which are harmed by pest activity.

This workshop is an elective course for the Museum Studies Certificate Program. For more information about this program, please contact Sarah Wade, Outreach Officer, via email at swade@nf.aibn.com or at (709) 722 9034.